Monday, October 15, 2012

BitterGourd Dhal Curry / Karela Dhal Curry / Parupu Pavakkai / பருப்பு பாவற்காய்

BitterGourd Dhal Curry / Karela Dhal Curry / Parupu Pavakkai / பருப்பு பாவற்காய்


Ingredients:

    • Moong Dhal - 1/2 cup
    • Tomato - 1 no , diced
    • Green Chilli - 1 no , Slit
    • Turmeric Powder - 1 pinch
    • Hing - 1 pinch
    • Salt - to taste

    Tempering:

    • Oil - 1 tsp
    • Onion - 1 no , Chopped
    • Bitter Gourd - 1 no , Chopped
    • Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
    • Urad dhal - 1/2 tsp

      Method:

      In a pressure Cooker add the moong dhal , tomato , green chilli , turmeric powder , and hing and cook for 2 hisses .Set aside


      In a Frying pan , add oil , throw in mustard seeds and allow it to crackle , add the urad dhal and red chilli  and fry for few seconds .Add the onions and bitter gourd and salt .Cook till they turn soft .


      Transfer these contents to the dhal and mix  . Allow these contents to boil for few minutes ,. Turn off .

      Serve hot


      The bitterness in dhal , goes well with Steamed rice and papad and also with roti and parathas .

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      12 comments:

      1. Never tried making dal with bitter gourd...This looks delicious...

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      2. This is an interesting recipe...I love bitter gourds...will surely give it a try

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      3. Delicious, looks yummy. We make it one version called pitla

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      4. I love bittergourd and this I must try!

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      5. Looks delicious! Would love some with rice!

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      6. Love this healthy dal,i do quite often.

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      7. Interesting, never tried dal with karela..Bookmarked!
        Prathima Rao
        Prats Corner

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      8. Never made this dal with karela. Interesting.

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